Middle School Life Science Teacher - Leave Replacement (Fall Semester)

Job Description

Job Description

Princeton Day School is seeking an experienced Middle School Life Science Teacher to cover a leave replacement from August 18th, 2026 to January 22nd, 2027 .

Successful candidates will be eager to provide an engaged science classroom, using a variety of research-based instructional tools, including inquiry-based and project-based teaching and learning. In addition to classroom teaching, a teacher contributes to the community life of PDS outside of the classroom at the direction of the Department Chair and Head of School.

For this position, the ideal candidate is expected to:

• Teach two to three sections of 6th grade Life Science.
• Serve as an advisor in the Middle School (approximately 6-8 students).
• Assist in Middle School-specific duties and extra-curricular areas of the school.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes:

• Bachelor's Degree in math or a science discipline (Masters preferred).
• Teaching experience in Middle School.
• Proven success in teaching and curriculum development.
• Forward-thinking and creative teacher.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Experience with technology integration.
• Experience with differentiated instruction.
• Creative and resourceful, with a sense of humor and strong work ethic.
• A passion for learning and a commitment to academic excellence and student achievement.
• Commitment to collaborative and innovative teaching practice.

Compensation Range : $33,250-$53,500 for this 1 Semester leave replacement assignment (this role is NOT eligible for benefits)

At Princeton Day School, offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package is one way we recognize our employee's contribution to the success of the school and our role in helping our employees and their families be healthy, feel secure and maintain work/life balance. Full-time and part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for PDS' competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous 403(b) match, paid time off, and many other valuable benefits.

Princeton Day School is the region's premier independent day school for students from Pre-K through Grade 12. We aspire to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive community in which all members are seen, challenged, affirmed, respected and valued. Nestled on a picturesque 106-acre campus just two miles from Downtown Princeton and with a history dating back to 1899, PDS provides students with unparalleled opportunities for discovery, exploration and innovation and seeks employees who are passionate about their work and who embrace the importance of lifelong learning.

Qualified candidates should submit the following to be considered:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Statement of educational philosophy
• Three (3) professional references